Switch to drone control mode
This procedure should only be used in an emergency. Avoid flying in drone control mode unless you are an experienced pilot.
Procedure
Step 1: Identify the emergency
If a critical error (in red) appears, or if your drone is behaving erratically, do the following:
Step 2: Switch to drone control
Switch to drone control by changing the flight mode switch out of Hovermap mode.
Step 3: Select the appropriate flight mode
If GPS is available, switch to the appropriate position hold mode.
For DJI drones: If GPS is not available, switch to Atti mode (for DJI).
For Freefly Drones: Hovermap ST-X will automatically revert to Altitude mode if there is no adequate GPS available.
Step 4: Return home safely
Manually fly the drone home safely.
Step 5: Maintain control awareness
Keep a close eye on your drone, as the controls will be sensitive and it will move at greater speed.
Report the incident to Emesent. Please refer to Report an aircraft incident or near-miss.
For more detailed information on errors, refer to the Warnings and Notifications article in Knowledge Base.
After completing these steps, the drone will be under direct pilot control, allowing you to respond to the emergency and recover the aircraft safely.